Go Ask Your Father

Type: Book

As of November 2026, Go Ask Your Father has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Jun 2025). Ira Glass recommends "Go Ask Your Father" on This American Life, highlighting that Lenny Davis wrote the book based on his experiences with his father and uncle. The episode frames the discussion around Father's Day, focusing on adult children grappling with whether to confront their parents about past hurts and seek answers.

Lennard J. Davis is an American specialist in disability studies and a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Arts and Sciences, and also Professor of Disability and Human Development in the School of Applied Health Sciences and Professor of Medical Education in the University of Illinois College of Medicine.